Merzouga Sahara Luxury — 3 Days
Journey across the Atlas via the Dades and Todra gorges to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi, where camel caravans, a luxury desert camp and unforgettable night skies await.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights · Difficulty: Easy · Max altitude: 1,600 m · Distance: 12 km · Group size: 1–12 · From: €540 per person
Highlights
- Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and sunrise
- Camel caravan into the sand sea
- Luxury Sahara camp
- Dades & Todra gorges en route
Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech to Dades
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit Aït Ben Haddou and overnight in the Dades valley.
Marrakech → Dades Gorge · Drive + walk · 4 km · gain +200 m · Meals: Dinner · Sleep: Kasbah hotel
Day 2 — Todra to the dunes
Walk the Todra gorge, then ride camels into the dunes to a luxury camp for sunset and dinner.
Dades → Erg Chebbi camp · Drive + camel · 6 km · gain 0 · Meals: All · Sleep: Luxury camp
Day 3 — Sunrise & return
Dune sunrise, breakfast, and the return journey to Marrakech.
Erg Chebbi → Marrakech · Drive · 2 km · gain 0 · Meals: Breakfast · Sleep: End
What’s included
- Private vehicle & driver
- Luxury camp & kasbah
- Camel ride
- Meals as listed
- Guide
Why choose this trek
A cinematic desert journey combining Morocco’s finest scenery with refined desert comfort and expert local hosts.
Fitness & preparation
Easy — mostly touring with short walks.
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